Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Experience the beauty and pleasure of the Japanese way of tea in a traditional manner. Presented by the Mid-Hudson Japanese Community Association.

The program is limited to 25 for tea service but all those on the waiting list are invited to attend as an audience.

*This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.This project is also funded with support from the Albert Wisner Public Library Foundation

Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm

This film is a follow-up to the Oscar-nominated Gasland. In this sequel, Josh Fox further explores the dangers of hydraulic fracturing for air, water, human health and climate change, and examines the corrosive influence of gas companies on government agencies and policies. Discussion will follow the screening.

Monday, May 19, 2014 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Starring Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush. The story of King George VI of Great Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. Rated R; 118 min.

** This movie will be followed by refreshments and discussion. All are welcome.